Week 18 game thread?

[Section15Box113]

That’s such a bad call.

Kelce was unbuckling his chin strap and heading off the field. Wasn’t expecting to get a call.

 

[Mystic Merlin]

So that was a room service pick

 

[Al Zarilla]

Fuller doesn't even show remorse for missing the easy pick, just runs off the field.

 

[Remagellan]

I really expected to turn off the game when the Chiefs scored on that first drive. Glad to see the Broncos making a game of it.

 

[Zedia]

The NYT had a good recap of the Patriots scenarios:

 

[lars10]

That’s a pretty poor call, both players were engaged

I think you could argue that kelce was engaging to try and break inside

 

[Zedia]

Wouldn’t Lock have been down even without the touch?

 

[Mystic Merlin]

Wouldn’t Lock have been down even without the touch?

I thought he gave himself up, so not sure why there was an analysis of whether he was touched before the strip.

 

[Zedia]

I thought he gave himself up, so not sure why there was an analysis of whether he was touched before the strip.

Thanks. I think you were the one who explained that on the Matt Ryan TD last week? So thanks again.

 

[luckiestman]

I like Fowler as a pbp guy.

 

[Mystic Merlin]

Thanks. I think you were the one who explained that on the Matt Ryan TD last week? So thanks again.

Not I!

 

[Kliq]

That was very bad tackling.

 

[staz]

Open field tackles seem to be a challenge today for the Broncos.

 

[Mystic Merlin]

Fuller has made some atrocious plays today

 

[Al Zarilla]

Vic, with the 49ers your guys could at least tackle.

 

[Kliq]

It's interesting the Chiefs have solved most of their offensive issues by making Mahomes play more like Alex Smith.

 

[Vandalman]

To the house!

 

[E5 Yaz]

This is a weird game

 

[Kliq]

Looked like a pretty big hold on the Denver Center that ended up springing Gordon.

 

[BaseballJones]

It's interesting the Chiefs have solved most of their offensive issues by making Mahomes play more like Alex Smith.

Bizarre because what made them incredible was Mahomes playing very much UNlike Alex Smith.

 

[Euclis20]

Bizarre because what made them incredible was Mahomes playing very much UNlike Alex Smith.

Yes, but even if Mahomes spends the next decade playing like a rich man's Alex Smith, that's a pretty good deal for KC. Smith was a pro-bowler 3x in 5 seasons with KC, get the same play (slightly upgraded) and you've got a top 3 QB. Just no longer the runaway best player in the league.

 

[Mystic Merlin]

Yes, but even if Mahomes spends the next decade playing like a rich man's Alex Smith, that's a pretty good deal for KC. Smith was a pro-bowler 3x in 5 seasons with KC, get the same play (slightly upgraded) and you've got a top 3 QB. Just no longer the runaway best player in the league.

It’s more sustainable, yeah. What the Chiefs did from 18-19 in particular was premised on having prime Hill and Kelce with good complementary skill players. You aren’t maintaining a core of skill players that good for a decade plus.

 

[shawnrbu]

Was waiting for the patented Mahomes flop on the sideline run.

 

[johnmd20]

That was the same play they ran against Cleveland last year in the playoffs.

 

[axx]

Who plays that off on 4th and 1

 

[Kliq]

It’s more sustainable, yeah. What the Chiefs did from 18-19 in particular was premised on having prime Hill and Kelce with good complementary skill players. You aren’t maintaining a core of skill players that good for a decade plus.

Plus, defenses had adjusted a bit to Mahomes playing style and the more diversity they have in the playbook, the more sustainable they can be.

 

[Kliq]

Feels like Denver needs to stay ahead in this game heading into the fourth. I just have zero faith in their ability to put up points under pressure while playing from behind.

 

[SemperFidelisSox]

Pushing a baby stroller with no baby is creepy.

 

[Conigliaro's Potential]

Has everyone seen that Jim Nantz is in the COVID protocols and won't be in the booth tomorrow? Carolina vs. Tampa Bay will be called by Tom McCarthy, alongside Tony Romo:

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/01/07/jim-nantz-out-for-sunday-due-to-covid-protocols/

 

[shawnrbu]

Bucs/Panthers? I can’t believe Nantz didn’t request to call Ben’s last game.

 

[BigSoxFan]

Has everyone seen that Jim Nantz is in the COVID protocols and won't be in the booth tomorrow? Carolina vs. Tampa Bay will be called by Tom McCarthy, alongside Tony Romo:

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/01/07/jim-nantz-out-for-sunday-due-to-covid-protocols/

Nantz out with a virus?

 

[Gash Prex]

“Imagine If the Broncos had a competent QB” seems like something that’s been said for the last 10 years

 

[shawnrbu]

Denver should go for 2 if they score.

 

[Mystic Merlin]

Wow the Broncos blow

 

[johnmd20]

That is unbelievable. Awful play call, awful run, awful fumble,.

 

[staz]

Welp.

 

[OurF'ingCity]

Whoa.

 

[BaseballJones]

Oh man that SUCKS.

 

[johnmd20]

Denver should go for 2 if they score.

Aged poorly.

 

[Gash Prex]

Lucky play by the Chiefs

 

[JOBU]

Fuck that

 

[Mystic Merlin]

KC got great fumble luck there, like once in a season type stuff, to scoop and score.

But oh my goodness is that awful by the protection and Gordon

 

[ifmanis5]

80 yards and no one caught up to him?

 

[Jerry’s Curl]

Did anyone expect Drew Lock to beat the Chiefs?

 

[patinorange]

Denver just can't beat these guys. Ever.

 

[axx]

SoSH seemed very slow after that play, lol.

 

[Time to Mo Vaughn]

That is unbelievable. Awful play call, awful run, awful fumble,.

You forgot the awful tackle

 

[staz]

QBs aren't taught how to tackle. Drew Lock is proof of this.

 

[Kliq]

That was a perfect drive until it wasn't.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

That's a pretty lazy fumble, came after he got popped